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title: "Sonic Automotive shares turn negative as profitability undermined by dealership costs"
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description: "Sonic Automotive (SAH) reported better-than-expected Q2 results, swinging to an unadjusted profit from a loss last year. Gains in all segments were driven by used car demand offsetting new car sales declines. However, shares turned negative and are expected to end a four-day winning streak due to adjusted figures."
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# Sonic Automotive shares turn negative as profitability undermined by dealership costs

Sonic Automotive (SAH) reported better-than-expected results for the second quarter and swung to an unadjusted profit from a loss last year, reflecting gains in all of its business segments as demand for used cars offset a decline in new car sales. Shares are on the defensive, however, and expected to snap a four-day winning streak as adjusted figu...

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